This assignment is a sample Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) application, likely for a nursing course (NURBN3022), focusing on a research project exploring nurses' views on the effectiveness of the pH method for confirming the correct placement of nasogastric tubes in adult patients within a critical care setting. The application details the project's title, researchers (including the principal researcher and student researchers), and a lay description of the research aims. It outlines the research aims, questions, and significance, emphasizing the importance of accurate nasogastric tube placement to prevent complications. The methodology section describes a qualitative research design using semi-structured interviews to gather data from nurses. It also details the recruitment strategy, participant details, and data analysis methods, including thematic analysis. The application references relevant literature and adheres to ethical guidelines for research involving human subjects. The project seeks to understand nurses' perceptions of the pH method's safety, effectiveness, and potential errors, aiming to identify strategies to mitigate these errors and improve patient care. The document also includes details about the assessment task, marking criteria and the context of the assignment.